Contingency Planning for Paralegals

Paralegals face the possibility of numerous unexpected interruptions in their legal services practices. Contingency planning in the event of disability, death or other unexpected periods of absence from practice should be considered as a means of providing peace of mind for loved ones, clients and employees. Also, unless you properly plan for contingencies, serious prejudice can result to your clients.

The Contingency Planning Guide for Paralegals provides several practical resources that have been prepared to encourage and assist practitioners who are in private practice to make such plans.

The sample documents and other resources on this page are not intended to provide legal advice. They should be used thoughtfully and adapted by lawyers and paralegals to suit their own individual circumstances.